Political Organizer
| Affiliate: | Council 5 (Duluth, MN) |
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| Salary Range: | Determined by collective bargaining agreement |
| Posting Date: | August 12, 2011 |
AFSCME ís the natíon and Minnesota's largest publíc service uníon and a leader ín the fight for social and economic change. Join us and make a dfference.
DUTIES:
Leads mobilization of AFSCME members in support of union's political program. Trains and directs member activists in their worplace and elsewhere. Builds action committees of members to hold elected officials accountable. Works on electoral campaigns to elect or defeat candidates in races ranging from school board to governor. Helps union locals develop capacity to mobilize members. Builds union local and member activism to get more members signed up for our PEOPLE PAC payroll deduction program. Identifies and builds ties with potential coalition partners. Maintains database of member activists and others. Write fliers, letters to the editor, articles, etc.
This political organizer position will be based in northern/western Minnesota and work with members in those areas. The organizer will work out of the Duluth AFSCME Council 5 Office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years political organizing/campaign experience demonstrating a commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
- Ability to motivate and lead others to action
- Initiative
- Excellent one-on-one and written communications skills
- Knowledge of labor movement, political/issue campaigns, and legislative process
- Ability to work long, hard, odd hours (including nights and weekends)
- Valid driver's license, functioning car, and ability to travel
- Good computer skills including word processing and database management
- Ability to research electoral targets, elected officials, issues, etc.
Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement.
Cover letter, resume and references to be submitted to:
Jim Niland, Legislative and Political Action Director
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
300 Hardman Avenue South
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Email resumes accepted at: Jim.Niland@afscmemn.org; fax resumes accepted at 651-455-1311.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
(American Federation of State, Council, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO)
(651) 450-4990
AFSCME Council 5 is an Equal Opportuníty Employer; women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
